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Warm Up (20 mins)

Organization & Instructions:

Half field set up as shown.

8 players set up as shown

Combination 1 (Double Pass):

Player (A) passes to player (B) who has checked away from the defender (D) who is passive. Player (B) passes back to player (A) and runs in behind defender (D) Player (A) passes on the floor back to player (B) over the top of the defender (D) to player (B)

Combination 2 (Give Go):

Player (A) passes to player (B) who has checked away from the defender (D) who is passive. Player (B) dribbles towards defender (D) and player (A) makes a run to support player (B). Player (B) passes to player (A), runs in behind the defender (D) and player (A) passes the ball back to player (B)

Coaching Points:

Weight and accuracy of passes

Technique of combinations

Communication

Timing of checks

Progressions:

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Small Sided Activity (20 mins)

Teams not in possession send one player each in to defend the team in possession for a 4v2 (or 5v2) within that box. If the team makes 5 consecutive passes they get 1 point and can attack the empty box and start combining again. Etc. Defenders try to win the ball back to their own team's box. Switch defenders each time a team wins possession in the empty box.

Coaching Points:

Quick combinations

Receiving technique to find open player/space

Take the space quickly

Progressions:

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Expanded Game (20 mins)

Organization:

Half field. Retention line at 25 yds out. 13 players, 7v6 (5+GK).

Instructions:

#9 on attacking team must stay forward beyond retention line. Attacking team must play 5 consecutive passes before advancing into attacking zone. No other players are allowed forward until 5 passes are made. Defenders can counter on the small goals.

Coaching Points:

Quick combinations

Receiving technique to find open player/space

Take the space quickly

Progressions:

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